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Pit gates open at 4:00 PM. Grandstands open at 5:00 PM. Draw closes at 6:45 PM sharp. Races are scheduled to start at 7:00 PM and usually last until around 11:00 PM. ** Gate times may differ for special events and will be posted on event flyers and in information about the event.

Seating is open air on metal grandstands. You may bring a cushion, stadium chair or folding chair to be more comfortable. In March, early April, late September and October, you may want to bring a blanket and dress warmly.

Full concessions are to the left as you go through the tunnel to the grandstands, and popcorn, cokes, candy and beer are under the the stands on the right. Full concessions are available beginning at 5:30 PM..

Turn One Club - an enclosed bar area where you can watch the races and enjoy adult beverages. Must be 21 to enter.

Restrooms are available under the stands, to the left as you enter the commons area. A changing area is available in the Ladies' Room.

Modifieds that race on Saturday nights at TSS will receive USRA points, if they are registered with the USRA.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 9, 2012

USRA RHS Modifieds part of Saturday night programs at Tri-State Speedway in 2012

POCOLA, Okla. (Jan. 9) – With new management assuming the reigns at the historic Tri-State Speedway in Pocola, Okla., a new sanctioning agreement is also in place for the Modified division at the 3/8-mile high-banked dirt oval.

USRA RHS Modifieds will headline the action on Saturday nights in 2012, new promoter Tim Adams has announced.

Drivers in the USRA RHS Modified division at the Tri-State Speedway will compete for a points fund worth up to $1,500 at season’s end to the track champion plus multiple contingency awards and a $10,000 top prize for the USRA RHS Modified national champion in the American Racer USRA Weekly Racing Series.

To whet the appetite of drivers and fans, the track will host a car show on Saturday, March 10, at GCR Tires in nearby Fort Smith, Ark.

A play day is slated for the following Saturday, March 17, from 5-9 p.m. and again on Thursday, March 22, prior to the track’s season-opening ‘Kegger’ event on Friday and Saturday, March 23-24.

The first points race for the USRA RHS Modifieds will take place on Saturday, March 31. In addition to the USRA RHS Modifieds, weekly Saturday programs will also see Econo Mods, Super Stocks, Factory Stocks and FWD Mini-Stocks in action.

The track is located 1.6 miles west of the Arkansas-Oklahoma State line on US 271, then 0.3 mile north. For more information, call 918-436-2914 (track) or 479-782-1198 (office) or check out the Tri-State Speedway online at www.tri-statespeedway.com.

To learn more about the USRA, visit www.usraracing.com or call 515-832-6000. You can also like us on Facebook, join us on MySpace or follow us on Twitter.

Driver MUST be signed in by 6:45 PM by Tri-State clock, or they will start tail back in their allocated heat race. All drivers MUST sign themselves in with the line-up coordinator(s) to be entered into the line-ups. You are responsible for signing yourself in. No one else is responsible for you except you. If you are driving in more than one class, you must sign into both classes. Buying a pit pass is not signing in. Failure to sign in with the line-up coordinator(s) will cause you to start tailback in your heat, regardless of your point average. NO EXCEPTIONS.

Line ups for all heat races, unless otherwise specified, will be determined by your inverted season point average. If four heats are scheduled, the four highest point average cars will be start last in each of the four heats with the four lowest point average cars on the pole of each heat. If you have no average, you will start behind the highest point average car. Please see point average rules below for more information on how averages are calculated.

Race positions will be posted on the line up board(s) in pit area(s). It is the driver's responsibility to know his/her position. All races will be aligned in the pit area(s). Drivers will be called to line-up in pit area(s) as designated by pit stewards. Pit stewards are empowered to place a car tailback or disqualify a car at any time. A car is required to be in, or near, the staging area at the time the race is allowed onto the track. If you do not enter the track when the pit steward allows cars onto the track, you will be placed tailback of that race. If the start of a race is delayed because of your car, you will start tailback of that race - UNLESS, you have raced in the previous race, and in that case, your car that you will be racing MUST be in the staging area(s). (IF YOU FINISH IN A TECH QUALIFYING POSITION, YOU MUST REPORT TO THE TECH INSPECTION AREA, BEFORE YOU GO THE STAGING AREA TO EXCHANGE CARS.) NO EXCEPTIONS. Your next car may also be located in the tech area. There will be a time allowance for you to get into your next car, as long as your car is in the staging, or tech, area, and you change cars within the sight of a pit steward, or other track official.

All line-ups will be made before 7:15 PM, and posted to the pit boards as soon as possible. Races will start at 7:30 PM. Check the line-up board(s) for your line-up position. If you wish to run tailback for the night (or that race), you must tell a track official. If a car does not line up for the race, all other cars in that line will move straight forward in the line-up. (We do not cross or ‘X’ the line-ups.)

Tri-State Speedway uses the USRA point structure for awarding points in ALL classes.USRA awards national passing points for “A” Feature finishes in the USRA Modifieds and the USRA B Modifieds. These feature passing points are NOT figured into your local Tri-State point standings and/or averages and are calculated and awarded by the USRA and not Tri-State. EFFECTIVE 06/21/14: ALL classes will follow this point structure (except passing points) for the remainder of the point season, which includes 45 show up points if you are not able to take a flag during a point earning feature.

It is in a driver’s interest to run heat races for three reasons: (1) to get a feel for the track; (2) to make sure they finish in a “locked in” transfer spot to the “A” Feature; and (3) to compete for most laps led in the season award. If you do not run a heat race, you will be lined up behind the “locked in” cars in the “A” feature.

In order to be eligible for a point average, you must not miss two (2) consecutive point races. If you skip one (1) week, including the first point’s race, and race the next, you will still have a season point average the third week. This is to prevent ‘point-stacking’ that can/may occur. Skipping one (1) point race, either the first or not, will not nullify your point average. If you do not race for two (2) point races in a row, you WILL NOT have a point average the next time you race and will start BEHIND the qualified cars. Once you compete in a point race again, you will regain your season point average. Tri-State Speedway does NOT award points for heat races. See next rule for more information on season point average. Example: If 12 cars are locked into the “A” from their heat races and three do not have a point average, only the top 9 with a point average will be by inverted Spots 10, 11 and 12 (non-points average cars) will be lined up heads up by highest heat finish. In the event of a tie, lowest heat number breaks the tie.

Your season point average is determined by total number of points earned all season divided by number of races you have earned points in, or competed races. A competed race can also be defined as a race that you earned points in. A disqualification in a feature will be the same as NOT competing for the night and earning ZERO points and will not count in your competed race total.

A MAXIMUM of four (4) cars will be qualified, by their finishing positions, in each heat race and placed directly into the ‘A’ feature via their ‘inverted’ season point average, (see above rules for point average information if you have not raced in the previous two point races), with a target number of qualified cars being 12. Inverted means the car with the highest point average will start in the 12th position, providing there were 12 cars qualified from the heats and the lowest point average will start on the pole. If only two (2) heats are run, there will only by eight (8) cars inverted for the ‘A’ feature and the high point average car will start in the 8th position. Four (4) heats will transfer top three (3) while five (5) or six (6) heats will transfer two (2) cars into the locked in “A” Feature positions.

There must be more than 20 cars in a class to run a 'B' feature. 'B’ feature line ups will be determined by the finish order of the heat races, NOT by point averages. If ‘B’ feature(s) are run, the top finishers, required for a 20 car ‘A’ feature, will be placed “heads up” behind the ‘A’ feature qualifiers.

If there are less than twenty (20) cars in a single class, at the close of driver sign-in, all cars in that class will move into the “A” Feature, but will still follow qualification procedures outlined above. If more cars arrive AFTER sign in close, the track management will make a decision as to whether or not to run a “B” Feature or increase the number of “A” Feature cars.

Once you start a race program in a specific car, you will NOT be allowed to change cars for the remainder of the program. NO EXCEPTIONS.

Any driver competing in more than one class must buy a pit pass for each class.

The flagman will have complete authority during the race.

If a yellow or red flag is thrown during the first lap of any race, the race will be restarted with all cars in their original positions except in a single car spin. If you spin on the first lap by yourself and you remain stopped and cause a yellow or red flag to be thrown for you, you will be placed tailback if you are able to continue. All decisions by track officials are FINAL.

Yellow Flag
a. Tri-State Speedway races to the Yellow Flag. Do not argue with track officials about your position, as the scorekeepers are the final word on positions. Failure to obey track officials directions/signals could result in a disqualification from that race.
b. If the caution is thrown for a single car after the first lap, that car will be placed tailback. NO EXCEPTIONS! If it is a multi-car spin, all cars involved will go tailback. By track official's discretion, if you were spun by another car, and the other car did not spin, you will receive your place back and the other car will be placed tail back and could risk being disqualified for the entire race program at spotter’s discretion. ROUGH driving WILL NOT be tolerated at Tri-State Speedway!
c. Any driver that causes a yellow or red flag to be thrown for them twice (2 times) in a single race, will be required to leave the race. A first lap spin will count toward your two spins. (This only applies to single car events.)
d. Any car that goes to the pits, or is worked on while still on the track, during a yellow or red flag, will automatically go tail back. NO EXCEPTIONS.
e. During a yellow flag, all cars will line up single file (regardless of where you think you go) and track officials will put you in the correct position via hand signals. If a car refuses to line up in single file, the driver will receive 1 (one) warning from track officials to get in a single file line. If a driver does not get in a single file line the 2nd time, the driver will be disqualified from that race.
f. During a yellow flag, all drivers will maintain a slow and safe speed, so you will be able to see a track official’s signals. Failure to do so could result in disqualification from that race.

Red Flag
a. A red flag means that there is eminent danger to you, or others, on the track.
b. When a red flag is thrown, DO NOT continue to race. If you do this, after the red flag is thrown, or the red light is on, you risk being disqualified by ANY track official. SAFETY IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY... PAY ATTENTION!
c. Immediately slow down, hold your position, and look for a track official to STOP you. DO NOT slam on your brakes causing other cars to lose control and/or run into you.
d. When it is safe/clear to resume, a track official will allow you to move and the red light will go to yellow. Once you are stopped for a red flag, do NOT move until directed to do so by a track official or the light goes back to yellow.

Starts and Re-Starts
a. The front row will start the race, however this will be at a reasonable speed, and acceleration will start in Turn 4, at the first red lines/markers on the walls. If you start accelerating in Turn 3 before the line, you will cause a no start you will be given a warning. The front row must remain side by side while exiting Turn 4. You only have two (2) attempts do to this. If you cannot start the race after two (2) attempts, the first and second rows will be inverted. No jack rabbit starts will be allowed. (i.e.: speeding up, slowing down, and then speeding up again.) The front row position does not give you the right to keep the pace so slow that the cars behind are ‘loaded up’ and about to kill their engines. In this case, the flagman may give you the pick-up speed signal. If this signal/direction is disregarded, or ignored, after two attempts you will be placed back to the second row.
b. All classes that race regularly at TSS will re-start single file (nose to tail and in line with the car in front of you) in all heat races, unless otherwise specified. This rule will also be in effect for all features if there are five (5) or less laps remaining, or unless otherwise specified. Do NOT pull out of line, or lag back, to get a run on the car in front of you. Doing this could result in a two (2) position finishing penalty, PER occurrence. There is a red stripe/marker on the inside and outside walls. You MUST stay in line, nose to tail, until you pass the SECOND line. DO NOT pull out of line until you have passed the lines/markers. All decisions made by track officials are FINAL and are non-negotiable.
c. At TSS, lapped cars will be re-aligned where they crossed the start/finish line after a yellow/red flag. Lapped cars WILL NOT be moved to the end of the line-up. (If the leader had to pass the lap car, the other cars should have to, as well.) Track officials may opt to move you tailback, if you are lapped, and causing a hindrance to the lead lap cars. If you are a lapped car, and wish to go tailback, you must let a track official know of your intent.

Any unauthorized participant, including pit crew members, or drivers, entering the flag stand area, or press box/scoring area, will cause the driver to be disqualified and lose points and money for the entire night, or face a suspension to be set forth by track officials. The driver is responsible for crew members and family. ANY track official is available to talk to, AFTER the race program is completed. Any person causing or being involved in any un-sportsman like behavior will be suspended for a length of time to be determined by the promoter and could be subjected to a fine. Fighting could land you in jail, plus a guaranteed suspension from the track. The DRIVER is also responsible for family and crew members in regards to e-mails, mail, and internet forums. READ PIT CREW MEMBERS RULE BELOW.

If you have been disqualified from a race, (you have been shown the Black Flag), you will not be 'escorted' from the track for the remainder of the race. (i.e.: The race will NOT be stopped for you to be shown the black flag, individually.) It is YOUR responsibility to know what flag has been shown to you, just like any other flag of the race. You may continue to race, IF you wish, BUT you will NOT receive any points/monies/benefits won for that race. If you decide to ignore the disqualification and continue to race, and cause another driver, ANY TYPE of interference/trouble, you WILL then face a suspension from racing activities at Tri-State Speedway, to be set forth by track officials, whose decisions are FINAL. This rule is intended to speed up the show and to stop the 'show-boating' that sometimes occurs with a disqualification.

Pit Crew Members/Driver
a. Pit crew must stay in pit area(s), on the “floor” of the pit area(s), and behind retaining wall(s). You are not allowed to stand on the back fill of any retaining wall or on any retaining wall. DO NOT come onto the track for any reason, including an accident. There will be no working on a car on the racetrack. If a car is worked on (or even touched), on the track, by anyone other than a track official, or a crew member enters onto the track, the car will be DISQUALIFIED for the night AND be placed on a two (2) race suspension. This will allow the opportunity for track officials to assess the severity of the incident and allow EMS personnel to get to the scene, if needed. ALL track officials, even wrecker operators, are allowed to make this decision.
b. ANY driver exiting their car on the track (unless there is eminent danger to the driver) before safety officials arrive will be DISQUALIFIED for that night AND be placed on a two (2) race suspension.
c. It is mandatory for ALL PERSONS who enter the pit area to sign the release for waiver of liability and indemnity agreement. If you have not signed this form and are injured, you will not be covered by the track's insurance. NO EXCEPTIONS. We assume that you have read this form when you sign it. All items including tools, tow vehicles, race cars, etc. are taken into the pit area at the owner’s risk and are not covered by the track's insurance.
d. Anyone sustaining ANY injury in the competition area (the race track or the pit areas) must report the injury to a track official by the end of the race program. Reporting the accident the following day will void benefits. NO EXCEPTIONS.
e. Scoring officials will only discuss procedures, finishes and points with the competing driver of a particular race, after the night's program is over, NOT before. DO NOT COME TO THE PRESS/SCORERS BOX DURING THE PROGRAM (including intermission!) The track officials/scorers have the authority to disqualify a car, even after the race, if his or her family members, fans, owner or pit crew cause problems. The track officials/scorers will gladly discuss anything with the driver only, after the night’s race program is complete.

Tech Area
a. The top four (4) cars after every race, unless specified otherwise, will go directly to the tech inspection area, after one cool down lap. DO NOT ENTER THE TECH AREA IMMEDIATELY AFTER TAKING THE CHECKERED FLAG, as this could result in an injury to track officials, or a wreck with another car. Failure to go directly to the tech area, after your one cool down lap, will result in disqualification, loss of money and points for the night. If you leave the track, before going to the tech area, you WILL BE disqualified. (If you are unsure where you finished - stop ON THE TRACK and ask an official!) ALL DECISIONS MADE IN THE TECH AREA ARE FINAL. If you disagree with a call, you can discuss it with the tech person, outside of the scales/tech area, after everyone for your race has gone through tech. There will be no discussion in the scales/tech building. Pull your car out of the building and wait for the tech man to come and talk to you. IF YOU INTENTIONALLY, BY TRACK OFFICIALS JUDGEMENT, SPIN YOUR WHEELS ON THE SCALES WHILE LEAVING THE BUILDING, YOU WILL BE IMMEDIATELY DISQUALIFIED FOR THAT RACE! NO EXCEPTIONS OR EXCUSES ACCEPTED!
b. When your car is in the tech area, only one person from that car will be allowed in tech area. (i.e.: for mechanical requirements/requests of the tech official or for cooling down the vehicle.)
c. There may also be an additional technical inspection area to be set forth by track officials. The same rules, as above, will apply to this area as well.

Harassment of pit stewards/officials will not be tolerated. Such action will result in suspension or disqualification from that night’s races.

No two-way radios, cell phones, or communication devices OF ANY TYPE are allowed. If found, you will be disqualified and/or suspended. Chalk/dry erase boards and hand signals are exempt from this rule.

It is your responsibility to make sure you are legal for the class you are racing in. Track officials have the authority to move you up a class if they deem your car is illegal for that class. (Again, it is your responsibility to know the rules when signing in at the pit shack.)

All cars MUST be numbered with large, legible, contrasting numbers on both doors and on roof of the vehicle. Numbers/Letters on door of cars MUST be in contrasting color from body and be at least 24" high. Your number(s) MUST be clearly visible when your race starts and MUST be made in such a manner to be in a contrasting color with the color that it is placed on. (Example: If your number is white on a light color, it MUST have a black, or other dark color/outline around it.) Track officials will not be held responsible for incorrect scoring of cars that have illegible numbers.

ALL cars MUST have their car numbers on the FRONT nose piece area of their car. (Modifieds will need to place your number on the radiator covering area.) Front numbers MUST be at least 4" tall and 4" wide and EASILY visible from a distance. (If your car has double digit #’s, then the total width must be at least 8 " wide. The same rule applies for 3 digit #’s, meaning 12" in width.) Your number(s) MUST be clearly visible when your race starts and MUST be made in such a manner to be in a contrasting color with the color that it is placed on. (Example: If your number is white on a light color, it MUST have a black, or other dark color/outline around it.) This rule is intended to speed up the process of re-alignments after a race stoppage. (Cars that do not compete on a regular basis at Tri-State Speedway are exempt from this rule for a maximum of a 3 race period, per season.)

Any driver speeding through the pit areas, at any track official’s decision, WILL BE automatically disqualified and forfeit all points and earnings for that night. DO NOT SPEED IN THE PIT AREAS, regardless of the situation!

ALL alcoholic beverages/illegal substances in pit areas are PROHIBITED, AT ANY TIME! ANY vehicle entering the pit areas are subject to inspection, at any time, by any TSS official. ANY crew member, driver, or family member thereof, caught drinking in pit areas, at any time before the race program is complete, by any TSS official, will cause driver to be disqualified for the night. Driver is also responsible for crew members. Any driver found to be under the influence (of alcohol or other controlled/illegal substance) during the race program, by ANY track official, will be disqualified and will lose all money/points for the night and ALL POINTS EARNED IN THE SEASON, TO THAT POINT. ANY PERSON, WHICH IS IN VIOLATION OF THIS RULE, WILL BE REPORTED FOR INVESTIGATION AND WILL BE SUBJECT TO INTERVIEW BY THE LOCAL POLICE DEPARTMENT.

Retaliation, in any manner, will not be tolerated! PERIOD! If any driver deliberately (by the track official’s decision) tries to harm another car, or driver, it will result in suspension and fines set forth by track promoter, and the local Police Department.

If track packing is needed, ALL CARS will be required to help pack. TRACK PACKING IS PART O F THE RACE PROGRAM, JUST LIKE HEATS AND FEATURES. ALL DRIVERS ARE REQUIRED TO PARTICIPATE. No exceptions.

Any persons caught sneaking into the races will be escorted from the track immediately and the car they are with will be disqualified for that night. Your armband must be visible at all times. Your armband MUST be worn on your wrist at all times. (Armbands CANNOT be placed on hats, purses, etc.)

ALL point races are subject to Tri-State Speedway's published rules. There will be no 'one night courtesy' rules or 'area track' rules that will apply, unless otherwise specified. NO GRACE PERIOD. You are responsible for making sure you are legal to race, in your class, at Tri-State Speedway.

Any person that is caught standing on top of a pit wall, or the backfill behind ANY wall, while a race is in progress, will be subject to a suspension for a length of time to be determined by track management. This is for your safety and no excuses will be accepted. You may, or may not, receive a verbal warning first... so don't do it! You MUST stand on the 'floor' of the pit area. If you wish for a better view, there are 2 (two) observation towers, one in each set of corners, available for watching the races. THERE WILL BE NO EXCEPTIONS TO THIS RULE.

Any suspension that is handed down will be for race programs, not weeks, unless otherwise noted. (Example: If you are suspended for two race programs, you will not be able to race again, until there have been two race programs ran, not two weeks.) This rule is intended to clarify the problems concerning rain outs.

Tri-State Speedway has the right to refuse entrance to anyone who refuses to abide by the rules and the usual policy of conducting of races.

Anyone under the age of 18 years MUST have a parent, or legal guardian, sign a minor release affidavit form in order to enter the pit area.

Any driver under the age of 18 must have a written, notarized consent affidavit, from the parents and/or legal guardian of the driver.

2014 SAFETY EQUIPMENT

Racing is a dangerous sport and ALL drivers, etc. entering the speedway MUST assume all risk and liability.

Tri-State Speedway will strive, each and every race, to have a foam-equipped fire truck on hand, with trained personnel, in case of a fire. (Once foam is sprayed on a fire, or spilled fuel, it is no longer able to be ignited, or be re-ignited).

All roll cages must be built with a minimum of 1 1/2” OD (outside diameter) tubing.

9" Ford steel rear-ends are OK in all classes, except where expressly forbidden. NO ALUMINUM.

Racing seat with approved 5-point harness is highly recommended for any class not requiring racing seats.

Fuel cells are required, unless stated otherwise in class rules.

Drive shaft loops are mandatory, and drive shafts MUST be painted white.

No push bars are allowed in front of the vehicle.

A working fire extinguisher, that is EASILY driver accessible, is mandatory. Mounting MUST NOT be restricted from the driver in any way. A secure mounting technique is required. NO tape or plastic ties will be allowed. If you do not have one, you will be subject to disqualification each time you race without one. The fire extinguishers must be in working order and fully charged. The extinguishers can be checked at any time, by any track official. This is for YOUR safety!

Tow hooks or chains are MANDATORY on front AND rear and MUST be easily accessible to recovery/tow vehicles. (Tri-State Speedway will NOT be liable, in any way, for any damage incurred, due to inappropriate/inadequate hooks/chains on a vehicle.) A ONE (1) night verbal warning will be issued for the first offense, after that, you will be subject to disqualification each time you race without them. A metal frame (bumper) is NOT acceptable as a tow hook/chain. Modifieds, B Modifieds, and Economy Modifieds are exempt, as long as their bumpers can support their car’s weight. We recommend that any tow hooks/chains be mounted from frame rail to frame rail.

WINDOW NETS ON DRIVER'S DOOR, OR ARM RESTRAINTS, ARE MANDATORY AND MUST BE IN USE DURING A RACE IN ALL CLASSES!

Approved full face racing helmets are required, in all classes. No open face helmets will be allowed.

Fire-proof neck braces, gloves, and shoes are MANDATORY in all classes.

A full fire-proof driving suit is required in all classes. Drivers will NOT be allowed to wear jeans or T-shirts. No tolerance on this rule is allowed. If you do not have one, or can’t use yours, borrow one. YOU WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO RACE WITHOUT ONE!

Any weight that is added to the car must be BOLTED onto the car. This can be inspected by any track official at any time. (No plastic ties, bungee cords, etc.) NO EXCEPTIONS. All added on weight MUST BE painted white (NO EXCEPTIONS) and have YOUR car number displayed, in a contrasting color, on the added weight. If you lose added weight from your car and is not easily identifiable, and it is determined to come from your car, you will be disqualified for the night and lose all points and money for the night.

ALL RULES (OR INTERPRETATION THEREOF) WILL BE DETERMINED BY TRACK OFFICIALS. ALL TRACK OFFICIALS WILL HAVE THE RIGHT TO CHECK YOUR CAR AT ANYTIME, FOR ANY REASON. ALL TRACK OFFICIALS’ DECISIONS ARE FINAL.

IF IT DOESN’T SAY YOU CAN’T DO IT - IT DOESN’T MEAN YOU CAN DO IT!

Competitive racing can result in injury and/or death to the participant. No expressed or implied warranty of safety shall result from publication of, or compliance with these rules and/or regulations. The rules and regulations are ONLY intended as guides for the conduct of the sport. They are in no way a guarantee against injury or death to a participant, spectator, officials, or other.

1. The race will begin with all cars stopped on the track with a maximum of 100 cars starting.

2. Cars must hold their position until green flag is dropped.

3. The first car to complete 100 laps or the leader after 2 hours is the winner.

4. There will be no cautions flags. The red flag will be displayed if the track is blocked and racing cannot continue or if a racer is in danger (fire, roll-over etc.) Cars moving under a red flag will receive a 5 lap penalty.

5. Drivers will need to supply 1 person for scoring.

6. Drivers are not required to have any racing experience but must be at least 14 years of age with parental waiver if under the age of 18.

7. One passenger maximum is allowed. Passenger must have same protection as driver, such as bars in front of them, door safety in place and so on.

CAR AND BODY

1. Absolutely NO race cars permitted. This includes previous race cars. Only stock vehicles that have never been raced or previous Enduro cars, that fit these rules, are allowed.

2. Any 1960 or newer car. No pick-ups larger than S-10 size, four wheel drives or jeep type vehicles.

3. 2. 4, 6 or 8 cylinder engines are allowed.

4. Minimum stock wheel base: 88 inches for v6 or 4 cylinder.

5. Roll cage is optional but recommended. Roll cage may not extend into engine compartment.

6. Gutting of factory interior panels only allowed for roll cage clearance. EXAMPLE: you may remove the inner door bracing if you are replacing it with door bars.

7. All doors must be welded or bolted shut.

1. Remove all chrome molding, glass, including head lights, mirrors & windshield. Tail lights and door handles may be removed.

8. A minimum of 3 vertical steel bars, minimum 1/4" diameter, or screens must be used in front of driver and/or passenger.

9. All flammable material such as floor mats/carpet, head liners, rear seats, plastic, wiring etc. may be removed. Optional but recommended: The rear seat shelf may be left in place as a fire stop. Any openings to the trunk area must be enclosed if aftermarket fuel cell is mounted in trunk.

10. Complete bumper to bumper steel uni-body must be retained. No lightening permitted.

11. The stock steel unaltered floor pan, firewalls and trunk must be retained.

12. Cars must retain their strictly stock appearance, no cutting, chopping, channeling or shortening allowed. Hoods and truck lids must be kept in place at all times.

1. Suspension parts must remain absolutely stock for that make and model car. No spacers, lumber or chains etc. may be used to alter stock suspension of the vehicle.

2. Springs must be OEM. No overload shocks with coil over springs. One spring and shock in original mount only.

3. Stock wheels only. No racing wheels or offset wheels or bead locks permitted. Tires must pass through a 9″ hoop at the bulge. No truck tires, no mud tires, no studded tires. All season radials and retread OK.

ENGINE

1. The engines must be strictly stock for that model and make and in its original mounts. No aftermarket external oil coolers allowed.

2. A/C and heat components and smog components may be removed.

3. Air cleaner to oil pan must all be factory equipment for that vehicle!!

4. Minimum of 16lbs of vacuum at 1000 RPM.

5. Radiator may be replaced with after-market unit.

TRANSMISSION & DRIVELINE

1. Stock transmission and rear end only.

2. No locked rears unless equipped from factory.

MISCELLANEOUS

1. Fuel cells permitted, and may be placed in the trunk area if securely fastened. Stock tanks must remain in original location and must have two metal holding straps.

2. Batteries may be relocated but must be contained in a marine container or comparable container securely fastened.

3. Any loss of wheel or tire requires your immediate leaving of track. Continuing on a flat tire is not permitted.

4. Approved helmet required and fire suit is highly recommended. No short sleeves or shorts allowed and boots are recommended.

5. Any driver climbing out of a car while on the track during green flag will be disqualified. NO Exception!!

STARTING POSITION ASSIGNMENT

1. All starting position numbers will be assigned in the order of car entry into the event. Registration will take place at the gate the day of the event. Cars must bring spray paint or highly visible duct tape to add number to the car at the track.

NO ALCOHOL

1. As in ALL events at Tri-State Speedway, there will be NO alcoholic beverages allowed in the pits!!!!!!! Automatic disqualification and removal from the pits will result from any violation of this rule.

This schedule contains the dates of most events, including the annual Kegger, Super Stock Showdown and Spooker dates, as well as other big shows. These shows include the annual Firecracker Spectacular and the return of the Summertime Classic.

2014 will once again be filled with special events from touring series' including the likes of the Oil Capital Racing Series sprint cars and the Pure Stock Racing Association. Tri-State Speedway will once again host a three race Enduro Series as well as Powder Puff and Mechanic's races and an Old Timer's Race and Demolition Derby.

Other special events and series' may be added in the coming months and throughout the year.

You can find, view and print your own schedule by clicking on the Schedule link above or by clicking here.

Factory production complete full American passenger frames only. Frame rails must extend to a point beyond the base of driver's seat. Rear clip may be fabricated out of tubing. Front and rear pick-up loop required; otherwise bumpers or other pick-up point will be used.

BODIES

Same as A-Mod bodies.Exceptions: no spoilers, no spoiler sides, no nose wings.

Bodies: The right side passenger side of the car the tire should be the widest point of the car, the body should not extend out past the tire. The left side driver’s side of the car the body may extend 1" past the tire.

Rear Sail Panels: Must extend from the roof to the rear of the car and be the same on both sides. 4" max at rear, gradual slope from roof to this point. 1" max curve in center. Sail must be flush at the rear deck & may angle back no more than 2 “ past the deck at top of the sail at the 4" mark.

WHEEL BASE

108 inches minimum. 112 inches maximum both sides.

ROLL CAGE

Must consist of continuous hoops not less than one and one-half inches outside diameter and must have a wall thickness of at least .095”. Must be frame mounted in at least six (6) places. Body mounted roll cages not acceptable.

Must consist of configuration of front and rear hoops connected by tubing on sides or side hoops in a manner deemed acceptable by the inspector. Driver's head must not protrude above cage with helmet on while strapped in driver's seat.

Roll cage must have a 3/16 “ inspection hole in non-critical area. Must have at least three (3) horizontal bars at driver's door welded to front and rear of roll cage members.

WEIGHT

Spec. Engine: Minimum weight for spec engine using a clutch is 2500 lbs after race.a. Minimum weight for spec engine using a power glide is 2525 lbs after race. 25 lbs must be added in front of mid plate when using a power glide.b. Minimum weight for spec engine using aftermarket transmission is 2550 lbs after race. 50 lbs must be added in front of mid plate when using aftermarket transmission.

Crate Engine:Minimum weight for crate engine using a clutch is 2400 lbs after race.a. Minimum weight for crate engine using a power glide is 2425 lbs after race. 25 lbs must be added in front of mid plate when using a power glide.b. Minimum weight for crate engine using aftermarket transmission is 2450 lbs after race. 50 lbs must be added in front of mid plate when using aftermarket transmission.

All lead must be securely mounted with 2 ½” bolts. Lead must be painted white & have your car number on it.

Fuel cells mandatory. Fuel cells must be encased in an approved metal container of no less than 20-gauge steel or 1/8 inch aluminum. Fuel cells must be mounted between frame rails as far forward as possible and using four, two (2) inch by 1/8 inch metal straps, two in each direction.

Bumper must be equipped with a drag loop extending below bottom of the cell.

Fuel cells must not extend below the rear end housing.

32 gal. maximum.

No electric fuel pumps.

BUMPERS

Bumpers must be used front and rear.a. Front bumper must be mounted on frame end and be of a semicircle configuration with the bottom loop parallel to the ground. Front bumper must be ten (10) inches high from bottom bar to top of top bar. Material must be one and one-quarter inch minimum, two-inch maximum O.D. steel pipe.b. Rear bumpers may be constructed of pipe, square tubing, but must not have sharp edges. Rear bumpers and nerf bars must not extend beyond width of rear tire.

Bumpers must be able to support car when lifted by wrecker.

SEAT AND SEAT BELTS

Racing seat mandatory.

All cars must be equipped with an approved quick release type seat belt and shoulder harness securely fastened to frame and roll cage. Seat belt material should be at least three (3) inches wide AND CANNOT BE OLDER THAN 2 YEARS.

Seat and steering wheel may be located to suit driver's taste, but must be kept on left side of car.

No center steer.

ENGINE OPTIONS

CRATE ENGINE:Unaltered sealed GM crate engine #88958602. Any different, altered, or missing GM seal bolts will result in disqualification, loss of all track points for the season, and a one year suspension.

SPEC. ENGINE:Must use OEM cast iron, American make V-8 engines only. All engines must be able to be used in conventional passenger car without alterations. External engine casting and threaded holes cannot be altered. No aluminum, titanium or carbon fiber components allowed. Maximum cubic inch limits: GM 361 c.i., Ford 360 c.i., Chrysler 370 c.i., no tolerance. No 400 or larger cubic inch parts allowed. No aluminum valve train parts allowed. Engine must appear stock. Only stock appearing crank and rods allowed. No H Beam Rods. No knifing or profiling of crankshafts. No lightening of any kind to crankshaft. No aluminum / lightened or light weight engine parts allowed. A minimum 1-inch plug above the oil level in the side of the oil pan mandatory. If you do not have an inspection plug the oil pan will have to be removed at time of inspection. Plug must be put in a manner where crank shaft & rods can be seen for proper tech inspection by official or pan will have to be removed for inspection.

Front suspension must match frame and be in stock location. Parts must be replaceable from stock OEM type parts from same type suspension except upper A-frame and A-frame mount.

Tube type upper A-frame may be used. Fabricated A-frame mount may be used but must be in stock location.

Lower aftermarket A-frame can be used but must be in stock location.

No fabricated spindles.

Adjustable strut bars can be used on front end only.

No coil over shocks allowed either front or rear.

One shock per wheel.

Steering box must be stock OEM type and be in stock location. No rack and pinion steering. No center steering.

Adjustable sway bars allowed.

REAR SUSPENSION

TWO OPTIONS: Aftermarket three link design or multi-leaf spring design. All components must be steel. All mounts and brackets must be welded or bolted solid. You may not run a dampening shock above the rear end. No limiting device, chains, tethers, straps of any kind will be permitted on front or rear suspension.

THREE LINK DESIGN REQUIREMENTS: Must use minimum 16 inch center to center of heims. Lower trailing arms both sides needs to be the same, (1/2 “ tolerance ). No swing arms. Solid pull bars are required, no spring bars, rubber bushings or any type of torque devise. Pull bar must be mounted solid (no rubber or any type of cushion in the mounting bracket) must be located at top center of rear end housing and remain centered on housing over drive shaft (1inch tolerance left to right). May use minimum 23 inch long pan hard bar located behind rear end housing or minimum 19 inch long J-bar mounted to a steel pinion bracket. Measurements are from center of heim joint to center of heim joint. May mount rear spring directly over axle housing or use coil over eliminators (sliders). Lower spring perch or coil cover mount must be welded to rear end housing. No birdcages or floating mounts allowed. Must use steel upper weight jack if springs are mounted over axle housing. No shock type eliminators.

MULTI-LEAF SPRING DESIGN REQUIREMENTS: Leaf spring must use steel multi-leaf springs with no additional suspension components besides one shock per wheel. Adjustable aluminum lowering blocks allowed. No coil springs can be used with leaf springs. No altering of leafs of any kind, no taping, no cutting, no greasing. Must run the same rate of leaf spring on both sides.

REAR END

Any steel approved OEM passenger car or truck non-cambered rear end allowed, must be centered in chassis.

16” is the minimum length rear trailing arms can measure from center to center. 1” tolerance from side to side.

CARBURETOR

CRATE MOTOR:May use any Holley 4 barrel carburetor, all components (float bowls and main body) must be Holley manufactured. Metering blocks and base plate may be billet aluminum non-Holley. No aerosol-style carburetors allowed. May use one inch thick carburetor spacer, must use Moroso part #64940 or a 2" open plastic spacer allowed with GM crate. Maximum 0.100 inch thick carburetor gaskets only.

Engine must have working starter and must be capable of starting car on demand.

TRANSMISSION/DRIVE SHAFT

All forward and reverse gears must be operational, plus a neutral position. With engine running and car in still position, driver must be able to engage car in gear and move forward, then backward. No ‘in and out’ boxes or quick-change devices allowed.

Functioning shift levers must be in OEM location.

One steel or aluminum OEM style/size flywheel or steel OEM style/size flex plate allowed, must be bolted directly to end of crankshaft.

Automatic: Must be unaltered, two or three speed, OEM production case with a functioning stock appearing pump. Must have an approved scatter shield constructed of .125-inch by three-inch steel, 270 degrees around top of flex plate. Splined drive flange coupler with internal pressure relief device, gate valve, or torque converter (10-inch min) only. Hydraulic lines may not extend in to cockpit.

Manual: Must be unaltered, two, three or four speed in OEM production case. No five (or more) speeds allowed. Must have working clutch inside explosion-proof steel bell housing with one hole for throw out bearing lever or hose, must be 270 degrees around top of clutch and flywheel area. MINI-CLUTCH ALLOWED. Components must rotate, consistent with engine RPM, while car is in any gear.

No ignition boxes, remote coil or accessories when using the 360 HP spec engine. All cars must use part # MSD 8728 Soft Touch Rev Control box. Must be mounted out of reach of driver.a.602 CRATE: mandatory 6200 RPM chip.b.SPEC ENGINE: mandatory 7000 RPM chip.

All wiring must be visible for inspection.

Only gauges allowed are analog oil pressure and water temperature and analog tachometer (memory recall allowed). No electronic traction control allowed.

ALL RULES (OR INTERPRETATION THEREOF) WILL BE DETERMINED BY TRACK OFFICIALS. ALL TRACK OFFICIALS WILL HAVE THE RIGHT TO CHECK YOUR CAR AT ANYTIME, FOR ANY REASON. ALL TRACK OFFICIALS’ DECISIONS ARE FINAL.

IF IT DOESN’T SAY YOU CAN’T DO IT - IT DOESN’T MEAN YOU CAN DO IT!

Competitive racing can result in injury and/or death to the participant. No expressed or implied warranty of safety shall result from publication of, or compliance with these rules and/or regulations. The rules and regulations are ONLY intended as guides for the conduct of the sport. They are in no way a guarantee against injury or death to a participant, spectator, officials, or other.

Tri-State Speedway has announced dates for several of its big events for their 44th consecutive year of racing in 2014.

The annual car show and play day will be held on March 8th with another play day scheduled for March 15th.

The 35th Annual Kegger will take place on March 21st and 22nd, where five classes of stock and modified cars will take compete for over $28,000 in prize money.

The 16th Annual Super Stock Showdown will once again be a summer time event on July 24th, 25th and 26th with some of the best Super Stock drivers in the five state area challenging for the $5,000 to win "A" Feature and close to $14,000 in other super stock prize money.

The 35th Annual Spooker will be October 15th, 16th, 17th and 18th with over $50,000 up for grabs in nine classes of competition. As always, the annual Spooker is not just an event, but a destination.

Several more big events and big money races are scheduled for the 2014 season and will be announced in the coming days and weeks. We invite everyone to come out and enjoy the best racing on the best racing surface with the best fans!

2013 Tri-State Speedway General Track Rules* 2013 Changes, or clarifications, are in red.

RACE PROCEDURES

Line ups for all point heat races will be determined by pill draw at driver sign in. Driver MUST be signed in by 6:45 PM, or they will start tail back in their allocated heat race and NO PASSING POINTS will be awarded for their heat. Any person drawing for a driver who will be arriving late MUST also purchase the pit pass for the driver they are drawing for. NO EXCEPTIONS.

Race positions will be posted on the line up board(s) in pit area(s). It is the driver's responsibility to know his/her position. All races will be aligned in the pit area(s). Drivers will be called to line-up in pit area(s) as designated by pit stewards. Pit stewards are empowered to place a car tailback or disqualify a car at any time. A car is required to be in, or near, the staging area at the time the race is allowed onto the track. If you do not enter the track when the pit steward allows cars onto the track, you will be placed tailback of that race. If the start of a race is delayed because of your car, you will start tailback of that race - UNLESS, you have raced in the previous race, and in that case, your car that you will be racing MUST be in the staging area(s). (IF YOU FINISH IN A TECH QUALIFYING POSITION, YOU MUST REPORT TO THE TECH INSPECTION AREA, BEFORE YOU GO THE STAGING AREA TO EXCHANGE CARS.) NO EXCEPTIONS. Your next car may also be located in the tech area. There will be a time allowance for you to get into your next car, as long as your car is in the staging, or tech, area, and you change cars within the sight of a pit steward, or other track official.

All line-ups will be made before 6:30 PM, and posted to the pit boards as soon as possible. Races will start at 7:30 PM. Drivers MUST sign themselves in. Check the line-up board(s) for your line-up position. If you wish to run tailback for the night (or that race), you must tell a track official. If a car does not line up for the race, all other cars in that line will move straight forward in the line-up. (We do not cross or ‘X’ the line-ups.)

Tri-State Speedway uses the USRA point structure for awarding points, with the following exception. Tri-State Speedway will award 15 points for heat races, regardless of your finish, in the event that you “break” during the heat race and cannot start the “A” Feature or for non-transfer "B" Feature positions. You must take the green flag of any heat race or feature to earn points and qualify as a competed race. Tri-State Speedway does not award show up points. (Example: If you break in a heat race, or “B” feature, and cannot start the "A" feature, you will only earn 15 points for the night.) YOU WILL ONLY EARN HEAT/”B” FEATURE POINTS IF YOU DO NOT START THE “A” FEATURE by taking the green flag. In a single night, if a driver does not qualify for the “A” Feature via heat races or “B” Feature transfer spots, they will only be awarded 15 points. A driver cannot earn heat or non-“B” Feature transfer points AND “A” Feature points in a single night. USRA will award national passing points for “A” Feature finishes in the USRA “A” Modifieds and the Smith Chevrolet “B” Modifieds. These feature passing points are NOT figured into your local Tri-State point standings and are calculated and awarded by the USRA and not Tri-State.

Tri-State Speedway uses passing points to determine your “A” feature, or “B” Feature starting positions. Passing points are ONLY used to determine your feature starting positions and do not accumulate. (See Rule #4 above for USRA feature passing points exception that applies to your national points in USRA “A” Modifieds and Smith Chevrolet “B” Modifieds.) In the event of a tie in passing points, the lowest heat car will be awarded the position. If there are two cars in the same heat with the same passing point total, the car with the lowest starting position will win the tie.

ALL heat race cars, in each class, will be placed into a passing point “pool” that will determine where you start in either “A” or “B” Feature racing.

If there are less than twenty (20) cars in a single class, at the close of driver sign-in, all cars in that class will qualify or “lock” into the “A” Feature and will be lined up “heads up” via their finishing positions in the heat racing passing points “pool” except the top eight (8). (See rule below.) If more cars arrive AFTER sign in close, the track management will make a decision as to whether or not to run a “B” Feature or increase the number of “A” Feature cars.

The top eight (8) “A” Feature cars will be subject to a random inversion. After the last heat race in each class is finished, a random fan from the stands will spin a wheel marked with numbers ranging from zero (0) to four (4).a. A zero (0) will result on no changes to the line-up.b. A one (1) will result in the top two (2) cars changing positions by the first row swapping inside/outside positions.c. A two (2) will result in the top four (4) cars changing positions by rows one and two being inverted. Positions 1, 2, 3, and 4 will be lined up as 4, 3, 2, and 1.d. A three (3) will result in the top six (6) cars changing positions by rows one and three being inverted and row two swapping inside/outside. Positions 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 will be lined up as 6, 5, 4, 3, 2 and 1.e. A four (4) will result in the top eight (8) cars changing positions by rows one and four inverting and rows two and three being inverted. Positions 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8 will be lined up as 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2 and 1.

If there are more than twenty (20) cars signed in for a single class AT DRIVER SIGN-IN CLOSE, a “B” Feature will be scheduled. Cars in passing point positions thirteen (13) and beyond from the passing point “pool”, will be lined up “heads up” by their passing points in “B” Feature position one (1) and so on. There may be up to twenty (20) cars per “B” Feature. If ‘B’ feature(s) are run, the top finishers, required for a twenty (20) car ‘A’ feature, will be placed “heads up” behind the ‘A’ feature qualifiers. EXAMPLE: If there are thirty (30) cars in a single class at driver sign in close, the top twelve (12) cars via their heat racing passing points will be “locked” into the “A” Feature, with the top eight (8) subject to the random inversion. Positions nine (9) – twelve (12), in the “A” Feature, will remain as they finished in the passing points “pool.” Positions thirteen (13) – thirty (30), from the passing points ”pool” would be lined up “heads up” by their passing points into a “B” Feature, with the top eight (8) transferring to the back of the twelve (12) car “A” feature in positions thirteen (13) – twenty (20.)

Once you start a race program in a specific car, you will NOT be allowed to change cars for the remainder of the program. NO EXCEPTIONS.

Any driver competing in more than one class must buy a pit pass for each class.

The flagman will have complete authority during the race.

If a yellow or red flag is thrown during the first lap of any race, the race will be restarted with all cars in their original positions except in a single car spin. If you spin on the first lap by yourself and you remain stopped and cause a yellow or red flag to be thrown for you, you will be placed tailback if you are able to continue. All decisions by track officials are FINAL.

Yellow Flag
a. Tri-State Speedway races to the Yellow Flag. Do not argue with track officials about your position, as the scorekeepers are the final word on positions. Failure to obey track officials directions/signals could result in a disqualification from that race.b. If the caution is thrown for a single car after the first lap, that car will be placed tailback. NO EXCEPTIONS! If it is a multi-car spin, all cars involved will go tailback. By track official's discretion, if you were spun by another car, and the other car did not spin, you will receive your place back and the other car will be placed tail back and could risk being disqualified for the entire race program at spotter’s discretion. ROUGH driving WILL NOT be tolerated at Tri-State Speedway!c. Any driver that causes a yellow or red flag to be thrown for them twice (2 times) in a single race, will be required to leave the race. A first lap spin will count toward your two spins. (This only applies to single car events.)d. Any car that goes to the pits, or is worked on while still on the track, during a yellow or red flag, will automatically go tail back. NO EXCEPTIONS.e. During a yellow flag, all cars will line up single file (regardless of where you think you go) and track officials will put you in the correct position via hand signals. If a car refuses to line up in single file, the driver will receive 1 (one) warning from track officials to get in a single file line. If a driver does not get in a single file line the 2nd time, the driver will be disqualified from that race.f. During a yellow flag, all drivers will maintain a slow and safe speed, so you will be able to see a track official’s signals. Failure to do so could result in disqualification from that race.

Red Flag
a. A red flag means that there is eminent danger to you, or others, on the track.b. When a red flag is thrown, DO NOT continue to race. If you do this, after the red flag is thrown, or the red light is on, you risk being disqualified by ANY track official. SAFETY IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY... PAY ATTENTION!c. Immediately slow down, hold your position, and look for a track official to STOP you.d. When it is safe/clear to resume, a track official will allow you to move and the red light will go to yellow. Once you are stopped for a red flag, do NOT move until directed to do so by a track official or the light goes back to yellow.

Starts and Re-Starts
a. The front row will start the race, however this will be at a reasonable speed, and acceleration will start in Turn 4, at the first red lines/markers on the walls. If you start accelerating in Turn 3 before the line, you will cause a no start you will be given a warning. The front row must remain side by side while exiting Turn 4. You only have two (2) attempts do to this. If you cannot start the race after two (2) attempts, the first and second rows will be inverted. No jack rabbit starts will be allowed. (i.e.: speeding up, slowing down, and then speeding up again.) The front row position does not give you the right to keep the pace so slow that the cars behind are ‘loaded up’ and about to kill their engines. In this case, the flagman may give you the pick-up speed signal. If this signal/direction is disregarded, or ignored, after two attempts you will be placed back to the second row.b. All classes that race regularly at TSS will re-start single file (nose to tail and in line with the car in front of you) in all heat races, unless otherwise specified. This rule will also be in effect for all features if there are five (5) or less laps remaining, or unless otherwise specified. Do NOT pull out of line, or lag back, to get a run on the car in front of you. Doing this could result in a two (2) position finishing penalty, PER occurrence. There is a red stripe/marker on the inside and outside walls.You MUST stay in line, nose to tail, until you pass the SECOND line. All decisions made by track officials are FINAL and are non-negotiable.
c. At TSS, lapped cars will be re-aligned where they crossed the start/finish line after a yellow/red flag. Lapped cars WILL NOT be moved to the end of the line-up. (If the leader had to pass the lap car, the other cars should have to, as well.) If you are a lapped car, and wish to go tailback, you must let a track official know of your intent.

Any unauthorized participant, including pit crew members, or drivers, entering the flag stand area, or press box/scoring area, will cause the driver to be disqualified and lose points and money for the entire night, or face a suspension to be set forth by track officials. The driver is responsible for crew members and family. ANY track official is available to talk to, AFTER the race program is completed. Any person causing or being involved in any un-sportsman like behavior will be suspended for a length of time to be determined by the promoter and could be subjected to a fine. Fighting could land you in jail, plus a guaranteed suspension from the track. The DRIVER is also responsible for family and crew members in regards to e-mails, mail, and internet forums. READ PIT CREW MEMBERS RULE BELOW.

If you have been disqualified from a race, (you have been shown the Black Flag), you will not be 'escorted' from the track for the remainder of the race. (i.e.: The race will NOT be stopped for you to be shown the black flag, individually.) It is YOUR responsibility to know what flag has been shown to you, just like any other flag of the race. You may continue to race, IF you wish, BUT you will NOT receive any points/monies/benefits won for that race. IF you decide to ignore the disqualification and continue to race, and cause another driver, ANY TYPE of interference/trouble, you WILL then face a suspension from racing activities at Tri-State Speedway, to be set forth by track officials, whose decisions are FINAL. This rule is intended to speed up the show and to stop the 'show-boating' that sometimes occurs with a disqualification.

Pit Crew Members
a. Pit crew must stay in pit area(s), on the “floor” of the pit area(s), and behind retaining wall(s). You are not allowed to stand on the back fill of any retaining wall or on any retaining wall. There will be no working on a car on the racetrack. If a car is worked on (or even touched), on the track, the car will be placed tail back of the lap they were on. If any pit crewmember does not adhere to the track official’s direction about getting off of the track, their driver risks being disqualified and the individual causing the problem may be suspended. IMPORTANT NOTE: If someone approaches your car, whether they are from your pit crew or not, and you wish not to be penalized, you MUST make a visible attempt to keep them away from your car. (TIP: Move to the closest track official and state your point/case.) Failure to do such action could result in the above described penalties.b. In the case of an accident, DO NOT come onto the track, unless asked to help by a track official. This will allow the opportunity for track officials to assess the severity of the incident and allow EMS personnel to get to the scene, if needed. Failure to adhere to this rule will result in driver disqualification from that race. ALL track officials, even wrecker operators, are allowed to make this decision.c. It is mandatory for ALL PERSONS who enter the pit area to sign the release for waiver of liability and indemnity agreement. If you have not signed this form and are injured, you will not be covered by the track's insurance. NO EXCEPTIONS. We assume that you have read this form when you sign it. All items including tools, tow vehicles, race cars, etc. are taken into the pit area at the owner’s risk and are not covered by the track's insurance.d. Anyone sustaining ANY injury in the competition area (the race track or the pit areas) must report the injury to a track official by the end of the race program. Reporting the accident the following day will void benefits. NO EXCEPTIONS.e. Scoring officials will only discuss procedures, finishes and points with the competing driver of a particular race, after the night's program is over, NOT before. DO NOT COME TO THE PRESS/SCORERS BOX DURING THE PROGRAM (including intermission!) The track officials/scorers have the authority to disqualify a car, even after the race, if his or her family members, fans, owner or pit crew cause problems. The track officials/scorers will gladly discuss anything with the driver only, after the night’s race program is complete.

Tech Area
a. The top four (4) cars after every race, unless specified otherwise, will go directly to the tech inspection area, after one cool down lap. DO NOT ENTER THE TECH AREA IMMEDIATELY AFTER TAKING THE CHECKERED FLAG, as this could result in an injury to track officials, or a wreck with another car. Failure to go directly to the tech area, after your one cool down lap, will result in disqualification, loss of money and points for the night. If you leave the track, before going to the tech area, you WILL BE disqualified. (If you are unsure where you finished - stop ON THE TRACK and ask an official!) ALL DECISIONS MADE IN THE TECH AREA ARE FINAL. If you disagree with a call, you can discuss it with the tech person, outside of the scales/tech area, after everyone for your race has gone through tech. There will be no discussion in the scales/tech building. Pull your car out of the building and wait for the tech man to come and talk to you. IF YOU INTENTIONALLY, BY TRACK OFFICIALS JUDGEMENT, SPIN YOUR WHEELS ON THE SCALES WHILE LEAVING THE BUILDING, YOU WILL BE IMMEDIATELY DISQUALIFIED FOR THAT RACE! NO EXCEPTIONS OR EXCUSES ACCEPTED!b. When your car is in the tech area, only one person from that car will be allowed in tech area. (i.e.: for mechanical requirements/requests of the tech official or for cooling down the vehicle.)c. There may also be an additional technical inspection area to be set forth by track officials. The same rules, as above, will apply to this area as well.

Harassment of pit stewards/officials will not be tolerated. Such action will result in suspension or disqualification from that night’s races.

No two-way radios, cell phones, or communication devices OF ANY TYPE are allowed. If found, you will be disqualified and/or suspended. Chalk/dry erase boards and hand signals are exempt from this rule.

It is your responsibility to make sure you are legal for the class you are racing in. Track officials have the authority to move you up a class if they deem your car is illegal for that class. (Again, it is your responsibility to know the rules when signing in at the pit shack.)

All cars MUST be numbered with large, legible, contrasting numbers on both doors and on roof of the vehicle. Numbers/Letters on door of cars MUST be in contrasting color from body and be at least 24" high. Your number(s) MUST be clearly visible when your race starts and MUST be made in such a manner to be in a contrasting color with the color that it is placed on. (Example: If your number is white on a light color, it MUST have a black, or other dark color/outline around it.) Track officials will not be held responsible for incorrect scoring of cars that have illegible numbers.

ALL cars MUST have their car numbers on the FRONT nose piece area of their car. (Modifieds, including E-Mods, your number MUST be placed on the radiator covering area.) Front numbers MUST be at least 4" tall and 4" wide and EASILY visible from a distance. (If your car has double digit #’s, then the total width must be at least 8 " wide. The same rule applies for 3 digit #’s, meaning 12" in width.) Your number(s) MUST be clearly visible when your race starts and MUST be made in such a manner to be in a contrasting color with the color that it is placed on. (Example: If your number is white on a light color, it MUST have a black, or other dark color/outline around it.) This rule is intended to speed up the process of re-alignments after a race stoppage. (Cars that do not compete on a regular basis at Tri-State Speedway are exempt from this rule for a maximum of a 3 race period, per season.)

Any driver speeding through the pit areas, at any track official’s decision, WILL BE automatically disqualified and forfeit all points and earnings for that night. DO NOT SPEED IN THE PIT AREAS, regardless of the situation!

ALL alcoholic beverages/illegal substances in pit areas are PROHIBITED, AT ANY TIME! ANY vehicle entering the pit areas are subject to inspection, at any time, by any TSS official. ANY crew member, driver, or family member thereof, caught drinking in pit areas, at any time before the race program is complete, by any TSS official, will cause driver to be disqualified for the night. Driver is also responsible for crew members. Any driver found to be under the influence (of alcohol or other controlled/illegal substance) during the race program, by ANY track official, will be disqualified and will lose all money/points for the night and ALL POINTS EARNED IN THE SEASON, TO THAT POINT. ANY PERSON, WHICH IS IN VIOLATION OF THIS RULE, WILL BE REPORTED FOR INVESTIGATION AND WILL BE SUBJECT TO INTERVIEW BY THE LOCAL POLICE DEPARTMENT.

Retaliation, in any manner, will not be tolerated! PERIOD! If any driver deliberately (by the track official’s decision) tries to harm another car, or driver, it will result in suspension and fines set forth by track promoter, and the local Police Department.

If track packing is needed, ALL CARS will be required to help pack. TRACK PACKING IS PART OF THE RACE PROGRAM, JUST LIKE HEATS AND FEATURES. ALL DRIVERS ARE REQUIRED TO PARTICIPATE. No exceptions.

Any persons caught sneaking into the races will be escorted from the track immediately and the car they are with will be disqualified for that night. Your armband must be visible at all times. Your armband MUST be worn on your wrist at all times. (Armbands CANNOT be placed on hats, purses, etc.)

ALL point races are subject to Tri-State Speedway's published rules. There will be no 'one night courtesy' rules or 'area track' rules that will apply, unless otherwise specified. NO GRACE PERIOD. You are responsible for making sure you are legal to race, in your class, at Tri-State Speedway.

Any person that is caught standing on top of a pit wall, or the backfill behind ANY wall, while a race is in progress, will be subject to a suspension for a length of time to be determined by track management. This is for your safety and no excuses will be accepted. You may, or may not, receive a verbal warning first... so don't do it! You MUST stand on the 'floor' of the pit area. If you wish for a better view, there are 2 (two) observation towers, one in each set of corners, available for watching the races. THERE WILL BE NO EXCEPTIONS TO THIS RULE.

Any suspension that is handed down will be for race programs, not weeks, unless otherwise noted. (Example: If you are suspended for two race programs, you will not be able to race again, until there have been two race programs ran, not two weeks.) This rule is intended to clarify the problems concerning rain outs.

Tri-State Speedway has the right to refuse entrance to anyone who refuses to abide by the rules and the usual policy of conducting of races.

Anyone under the age of 18 years MUST have a parent, or legal guardian, sign a minor release affidavit form in order to enter the pit area.

Any driver under the age of 18 must have a written, notarized consent affidavit, from the parents and/or legal guardian of the driver.

SAFETY EQUIPMENT

Racing is a dangerous sport and ALL drivers, etc. entering the speedway MUST assume all risk and liability.

Tri-State Speedway will strive, each and every race, to have a foam-equipped fire truck on hand, with trained personnel, in case of a fire. (Once foam is sprayed on a fire, or spilled fuel, it is no longer able to be ignited, or be re-ignited).

All roll cages must be built with a minimum of 1 1/2” OD (outside diameter) tubing.

9" Ford steel rear-ends are OK in all classes. NO ALUMINUM.

Racing seat with approved 5-point harness is highly recommended for any class not requiring racing seats.

Fuel cells are required, unless stated otherwise in class rules.

Drive shaft loops are mandatory, and drive shafts MUST be painted white.

No push bars are allowed in front of the vehicle.

A working fire extinguisher, that is EASILY driver accessible, is mandatory. Mounting MUST NOT be restricted from the driver in any way. A secure mounting technique is required. NO tape or plastic ties will be allowed. If you do not have one, you will be subject to disqualification each time you race without one. The fire extinguishers must be real, and in working order. The extinguishers can be checked at any time, by any track official. This is for YOUR safety!

Tow hooks or chains are MANDATORY on front AND rear and MUST be easily accessible to recovery/tow vehicles. (Tri-State Speedway will NOT be liable, in any way, for any damage incurred, due to inappropriate/inadequate hooks/chains on a vehicle.) A ONE (1) night verbal warning will be issued for the first offense, after that, you will be subject to disqualification each time you race without them. A metal frame (bumper) is NOT acceptable as a tow hook/chain. Modifieds, B Modifieds, and Economy Modifieds are exempt, as long as their bumpers can support their car’s weight. We recommend that any tow hooks/chains be mounted from frame rail to frame rail.

WINDOW NETS ON DRIVER'S DOOR, OR ARM RESTRAINTS, ARE MANDATORY AND MUST BE IN USE DURING A RACE IN ALL CLASSES!

Approved full face racing helmets are required, in all classes. No open face helmets will be allowed.

Fire-proof neck braces, gloves, and shoes are MANDATORY in all classes.

A full fire-proof driving suit is required in all classes. Drivers will NOT be allowed to wear jeans or T-shirts. No tolerance on this rule is allowed. If you do not have one, or can’t use yours, borrow one. YOU WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO RACE WITHOUT ONE!

Any weight that is added to the car must be BOLTED onto the car. This can be inspected by any track official at any time. (No plastic ties, bungee cords, etc.) NO EXCEPTIONS. All added on weight MUST BE painted white (NO EXCEPTIONS) and have YOUR car number displayed, in a contrasting color, on the added weight. If you lose added weight from your car and is not easily identifiable, and it is determined to come from your car, you will be disqualified for the night and lose all points and money for the night.

ALL RULES (OR INTERPRETATION THEREOF) WILL BE DETERMINED BY TRACK OFFICIALS. ALL TRACK OFFICIALS WILL HAVE THE RIGHT TO CHECK YOUR CAR AT ANYTIME, FOR ANY REASON. ALL TRACK OFFICIALS’ DECISIONS ARE FINAL.IF IT DOESN’T SAY YOU CAN’T DO IT - IT DOESN’T MEAN YOU CAN DO IT!Competitive racing can result in injury and/or death to the participant. No expressed or implied warranty of safety shall result from publication of, or compliance with these rules and/or regulations. The rules and regulations are ONLY intended as guides for the conduct of the sport. They are in no way a guarantee against injury or death to a participant, spectator, officials, or other.

All of the class rules for the 2014 season for the Pure Stocks, Factory Stocks, Super Stocks, USRA B Modifieds and USRA A Modifieds are now posted and can be viewed by clicking (or hovering) on the RULES tab above.

The legendary Tri-State Speedway, as it begins its 44th consecutive year of racing in 2014, will once again be sanctioned by the United States Racing Association (www.usraracing.com) for its "A" and "B" Modified classes.

ANY driver that race either of these two classes with us, at any time, in 2014 MUST have one of these forms filled out and on file with the USRA and with Tri-State Speedway. This registration is in addition to the required Tri-State Speedway registration fee of $25.

It is $120 for the "A" Modifieds and $90 for the "B" Modifieds for an entire year's license. This money goes to the USRA and is not part of your $25 Tri-State Speedway license. If one wishes, they can buy a temporary license (good for one event) for $10 with Tri-State Speedway. However, a temporary license will greatly restrict you on the amount of national funds that you may earn at year's end.

We are providing this link to you so you can take care of this in advance and not have to worry about filling out this form on race day. Upon submission to USRA, you will receive a 2014 membership card with your license number. When you bring your card with you, it will greatly speed up your registration process at any USRA track. You can submit your payment directly to USRA with this form and/or give them credit/debit card authorization, or you can bring this form completed in full to us at Tri-State Speedway and we will collect your payment and forward it to USRA. (USRA provides us, on a weekly basis, a list of who has paid their yearly license. If you are not on their official list, you will be required to purchase a license with Tri-State Speedway in order to compete in that night's activities.)

Night #3 of the 34th Annual Spooker presented by Buddy's Home Furnishings and CSi Radiator HAVE BEEN POSTPONED until Saturday night at 6 PM. Pit gates will open at 1 PM and grandstands will open at 2 PM.

Due to the large amount of rain received at the track, the remaining night of the 2013 Hillbilly Nationals and Fan Appreciation has been CANCELLED and will not be rescheduled.
We invite everyone back to see us starting on Wednesday, October 16th for night #1 of the 34th Aanual Spooker, presented by Buddy's Home Furnishings and CSi Radiator.

There has been a recent update/clarification to the line-up procedures. This update is in reference to the new passing point system that will be in place for the 2013 season and relates to how a driver will "qualify" for the "A" Feature. You can find these updates/clarifications by clicking, or hovering, on the "Rules" tab above and then on the "General Rules." The updated rules are from rule #4 through #10.

There has also been a rule addition to the Factory Stock rules. A rule was added under the "Engine" rules to state the maximum compression allowed per cylinder. This new rule is now rule #2 and can be found by clicking, or hovering, on the "Rules" tab above and then on the "Factory Stock" tab.

A few schedule changes have been made to the 2013 schedule. Please take a look at the updated schedule by clicking on the "Schedule" button above or by clicking here. Dates and/or events that have changed are listed in orange.